Space Shuttle Atlantis Launches on STS-36, February 28, 1990

In the 1990 Mecca tunnel tragedy, 1,400 Muslim pilgrims are suffocated to death and trampled upon in a pedestrian tunnel leading to the holy city of Mecca. Date: July 2, 1990 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 2 📅 Events on this day in 1990 📅 On This Day (Today) More…

Liechtenstein becomes a member of the United Nations. Date: September 18, 1990 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 18 📅 Events on this day in 1990 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1990Xiamen Airlines Flight 8301 Hijacking and Crash Kills 132, October 2, 1990Ukrainian SSR Declares State Sovereignty, July…

David Dinkins is sworn in as New York City's first black mayor. Date: January 1, 1990 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 1 📅 Events on this day in 1990 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1990Dinamo-Red Star Riot at Maksimir Stadium May 13, 1990Americans with Disabilities Act Signed…

Lennox Sebe, President for life of the South African Bantustan of Ciskei, is ousted from power in a bloodless military coup led by Brigadier Oupa Gqozo. Date: March 4, 1990 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 4 📅 Events on this day in 1990 📅 On This Day (Today) More events…

The railroad between the People's Republic of China and Kazakhstan is completed at Dostyk, adding a sizable link to the concept of the Eurasian Land Bridge. Date: September 16, 1990 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 16 📅 Events on this day in 1990 📅 On This Day (Today) More events…